1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari 412 GT and 1989 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 412 GT | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
